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State & history

In December 1941, Canadian soldiers fought and many were captured during the defence of which place against Japan?

  • A Singapore
  • B Manila
  • ✓ Hong Kong Your answer
  • D Pearl Harbor

Correct!

About 2,000 Canadian soldiers helped defend Hong Kong when Japan attacked in December 1941. Many were killed, and the survivors spent years in harsh prisoner-of-war camps.

Source: Veterans Affairs Canada – Battle of Hong Kong

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